Latin America News Q2 2018

2 LATIN AMERICA NEWS / Q2 2018 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the Q2, 2018 issue of Latin America News Magazine, brining you the latest news, up to the minute editorial and cutting- edge opinion pieces from across the Latin America region. In recent news, GlobeNet, a leading wholesale provider of telecom infrastructure in the Americas, announced the deployment of a new 2,500 km submarine cable that will link Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires. This new infrastructure will connect Argentina to the GlobeNet network in Brazil, effectively linking the Southern Cone of South America to the United States and the world. On the 9th May 2018, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC announced it is expanding its presence in Mexico with the formation of Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty. Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty is located in the country’s capital of Mexico City and will serve the luxury residential real estate markets in the greater metropolis as well as the surrounding areas In this month’s issue, we look at how the Honduras’ Government has approved the plan to deliver on the country’s commitments to advance the Paris Climate Agreement; Plan which identifies five priority areas set by the government and connects them to available partner and program resources to implement climate mitigation and adaptation actions for the next three years Also in this edition, according to data which has been provided by Market Research Engine, the global Lithium-ion Battery Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 77 billion by 2024 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 11%. Lithium-ion batteries are part of the rechargeable battery group. The report indicates that the batteries provide excessive storage capacity, better efficiency and a longer lifecycle than other batteries. We discover more about how the demand for those batteries is growing thanks to the wide array of applications in which they can be used. Here at Latin America News, we truly hope that you enjoy reading this issue, and look forward to hearing from you. Jessica Daykin, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 725 6842 Email: [email protected] Website: www.latinamerica-news.com AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.